• Professor of Public Policy (Power and Difference)

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


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    Title Professor of Public Policy (Power and Difference)

     

    School Harvard Kennedy School

     

    Department/Area

    Position Description

    Harvard Kennedy School seeks a scholar of the highest distinction to appoint as a professor of public policy, with a special emphasis on power and difference. We particularly welcome applications from scholars with policy specializations that might include racial and ethnic inequality, economic inequality, education, family, work, housing, public finance, migration, social movements, legal reform, civil rights leadership or organization, electoral campaigns, and/or urban studies. This position is open with respect to discipline, with a particular interest in political science, sociology, or history. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in public or policy engagement and applying their perspectives to the practice of public policy. Requirements include a doctorate in a relevant field and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries.

     

    Applicants should submit a letter of interest and CV to Professor Archon Fung, Search Committee Chair, via: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15422. We will consider applications until the position is filled.

     

    Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

     

    Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-04/reaffirmation\_statement.pdf) policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy (https://provost.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3356/files/2025-07/non-discrimination\_and\_anti-bullying\_policies.pdf) . Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

    Basic Qualifications

    A Doctorate is required.

    Additional Qualifications

    Special Instructions

    Contact Information

    Laura Medeiros

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    240k – 280k

     

    Minimum Number of References Required

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed

     

    Keywords

     

    Power and Difference

     

    Racial and Ethnic Inequality

     

    Social Movements

     

    Urban Studies

     

    EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

     

    Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

     

    Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-04/reaffirmation\_statement.pdf) policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy (https://provost.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3356/files/2025-07/non-discrimination\_and\_anti-bullying\_policies.pdf) . Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

     

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